Senior Communications Leader, EMEI — Remote 2 days/wk

LyondellBasell Industries; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking a Senior Manager, Communications EMEI, based in Rotterdam, to lead strategic communications across Europe, the Middle East, and other regions as needed. This role provides senior counsel to business leaders and shapes integrated communications that protect reputation and advance priorities.

The position requires 10+ years in communications, 5+ years managing teams, and fluency in English with Dutch preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of communications experience, with strong writing, verbal and presentation skills.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing communications professionals.
• Senior-level corporate communications experience supporting complex, high-profile business initiatives is required.
• Chemical industry or similar experience is preferred.
• Experience in external communications, stakeholder engagement, employee communications, issues management and government relations communications is required.
• Languages English required, Dutch preferred; additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic communications across Europe, the Middle East and other non-US regions, providing senior counsel to business leaders.
• Shape integrated communications strategies to support priorities, protect reputation and strengthen stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee External Communications, Government Relations, and Employee Communications across the region.
• Provide strategic counsel on stakeholder engagement, issues management and corporate reputation.
• Ensure crisis readiness in Europe and the Middle East and act as alternate Public Information Officer on the Crisis Management Team.
• Lead the team, set direction and oversee communications plans, messages and leadership materials.
• Partner with leadership to navigate complex business situations and deliver communications strategies.
• Drive alignment across regional and enterprise communications teams on messaging and priorities.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and lead engagement plans that support business objectives.
• Oversee team programs and processes for standardization and skill development.

Skills

Writing

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Crisis management

Government relations

Public relations

English proficiency

Dutch preferred

Education

Master’s Degree in journalism, communications, PR or related field

Master’s Degree or equivalent in experience

Job description

LyondellBasell is seeking a Senior Manager, Communications EMEI, based in Rotterdam, to lead strategic communications across Europe, the Middle East, and other regions as needed. This role provides senior counsel to business leaders and shapes integrated communications that protect reputation and advance priorities.

The position requires 10+ years in communications, 5+ years managing teams, and fluency in English with Dutch preferred.